1980 in Estonia

This article lists events that occurred during 1980 in Estonia.

Events

• 20-30 July – 1980 Summer Olympics sailing events take place at the new Olympic Yachting Centre in Tallinn.
• Youth riots in the capital of the Soviet Republic of Estonia were quickly forced down.
• October – Letter of 40 intellectuals.

Births

• 18 April – Priit Võigemast, Estonian actor
• 27 October – Tanel Padar, Estonian singer
• 24 December – Maarja-Liis Ilus, Estonian singer

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